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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1922

Page

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Straits Standoff Looms At Near East Peace Talk

Russians and Turks join to demand closure of the Turkish straits to all warships except Turkey and fortification of the Dardanelles. The move risks a deadlock at the conference as Britain and Greece react with concern. American observers back the allied position amid tensions between Russia and Britain.

Lausanne Dardanelles George Tchitehrin Ismet Pasha Russia Lord Curzon Fleutherios Venizelos Ruseia Near East Great Britain Turkey Black Sea Richard Washburn Child Italy

Central America talks aim for permanent peace under US guidance

Five Central American nations Guatemala Honduras El Salvador Costa Rica and Nicaragua met in Washington to craft a peace program. Goals include armament reduction treaty backed stability and tribunals to settle disputes without force, mirroring last year’s Washington conference.

Washington United States Central America Charles K. Hughes Pacific Guatemala Honduras Salvador Costa Rica Nicaragua

Frisco Seethes Over Murder Mystery Case

San Francisco detectives probe the death of Harry Barratti song writer and pianist. His wife Agnes Christy Baratti a former model and typist is charged with murder and remains silent as police press for answers amid the unfolding case.

San Francisco Cal Harry Barratti Agnes Christy Baratti

Open fight at ast moment in 67th Congress

Washington reports the wets in the house began their fight to amend the Volstead law as Rep O'Brien of New Jersey introduced a bill to define intoxicating liquors and legalize seven per cent beer ale and porter and fifteen per cent wines brandies and whisky.

Washington O'Brien New Jersey

Building Boom on Elliott Street Spurs Athens Growth

A burst of home construction on Elliott Street highlights ongoing Athens development with six new residences recently completed. Strong activity also continues on Morris Avenue and neighboring streets, amid a heavy building program elsewhere.

Elliot Street Athens State Street Morris Avenue Elliott Street

Harding Submits 1925 Budget With 3.08 Billion Request

President Harding sent to Congress the fiscal year 1925 budget totaling 3,078,940,331 for federal operations a cut from the current year as economies are urged while warning against further reductions. The plan proposes 12 000 officers and 125 000 enlisted in the army and a navy of 86 000 as national defense.

H. K. Reynolds Ft. N Washington United States Congress Harding Post Office Department National Defense

Five Rail Way Express workers charged in $50 000 to $75 000 robbery

Detroit police arrested five men employed by American Railway Express Co on December 4 1910 or 1911 era for robbing express boxes of between fifty thousand and seventy five thousand dollars. A sixth man is being sought.

Detroit American Railway Express Co

Raymond Leaves For New Home In Ohio Farm Service

Raymond, Athens county farm agent for three years, has resigned effective December 1 and moved his family to Newark to assume farm agent duties in Licking county. W. W. Montgomery, new Athens county agent, arrives December 15 from Ohio State University extension. Miss Blanche Beckler leads the Athens office in the interim.

Efa. Raymond Athens County Newark Licking County W. W. Montgomery Ohio State University Blanche Beckler

Daugherty to Face Public Hearings On Charges

The judiciary committee voted to seek House authority to subpoena witnesses and hold public hearings on charges of unfitness and malfeasance against Attorney General Marty M. Daugherty. A tentative plan sets hearings to begin December 12 focusing on charges by Representative Keller that he failed to prosecute trusts and corporations under the Sherman Act.

Washington Der Marty M. Daugherty Judiciary Committee House of Representatives House Oscar E. Keller Republican Minnesota Representative Keller

Auto Thief Has Been Very Busy

Lima police records show fifty automobiles valued at 29885 stolen since May 20 with thirty five recovered in or near Lima. Fifteen remain missing as 81 theft reports come from nearby towns, six of which were received by Lima police. Most cars were taken by joy riders and abandoned on country roads.

Daniel O'Connell I, N Duriain Dieblin Dall Eireann Free State George Dail Lima

Medina County Highway Rebates Total $6,264.66 Delayed

Taxpayers along five Medina county highways receive rebates totaling 6 264.66 due to overestimates in assessments. Rebates, except where cash in advance was paid, will not be issued until final payment, potentially extending to 25 years.

Medina Medina County

Four men held after patrolman shot during holdup

Cleveland reports four men detained at Central police station after Patrolman Leo Coombs was fatally wounded during a safe burglary at Domestic Lamp Laundering Co. on Lorain avenue. Police halted all eastbound traffic on the High Level bridge while canvassing witnesses.

Cleveland Central Police Station Leo Coombs St John's Hospital Crackamen Lorain Avenue Coombs

Heaviest Baby Dies at Bremen in New Jersey

William Trickey Jr. aged 14 months died after drinking wintergreen liniment at home in Bremen near Newark. The infant weighed 14 pounds at birth, a county record for weight at birth.

Newark William William Trickey Bremen Here

Sam Small to Speak in Athens on Smashing the Ten Commandments

Athens residents may attend a Monday evening address by Sam Small of Pittsburg at 7 o'clock in the First Presbyterian Church. The National Reform association brings the speaker to town with church groups uniting to hear him. Small, a famed orator, has toured nationwide for decades and is linked to the Sam Jones style.

Athens First Presbyterian Church Sam Small Pittsburg National Reform Association Small United States Sam Jones Presbyterian Church

Greek King George Not Prisoner Says Athens Revolt Chiefs

Athens dispatch reports the Greek revolutionary committee denies that King George is a prisoner or plans to flee Greece. Official denial issued by the group via radio.

London Greek Revolutionary Committee Athens George Greece

Salvatore Giordo suicides at St. Francis hospital grotto

In Cincinnati a man named Salvatore Giordo, 59, ended his life by shooting himself in the heart near the Blessed Virgin image in a grotto on the hospital grounds at dusk Sunday. His lips moved in prayer as the gun went off.

Cincinnati St. Francia Hospital Salvatore Giordano

Progressive Bloc Aims to Block Subsidy Bill in Congress

Washington reports the final session of the 67th congress opens with progressive Republicans and Democrats ready to strike at the administration ship subsidy bill in the Senate before the weekend. The aim is to delay newly elected members and push supply bills, while some push for a constitutional amendment on terms of seating lawmakers.

J. Bart Campbell I. N.S Washington Congress Senate House Harding N.S Senate Judiciary Committee Ashurat Arizona Progressive Bloc

Driver Fails to Halt After Fatal Collision

Galion Ohio area reports Leviord Zimmerman age 20 struck and killed by an passing auto while walking on a country road. The driver sped away without stopping to aid or learn the injuries. Zimmerman worked on a local farm. his mother resides in Pittsburgh.

Galion, CO

Taxes Can Be Paid in Home Towns Again

County Treasurer Innes announces tax collection will be held in several towns to save taxpayers travel. He will visit Albany December 19 Amensville December 21 Coalville December 28 Glouster January 2 4 and 4 Nelsonville January 15 16 17 and 18. Taxpayers should bring last tax receipts. regular collection at the courthouse continues.

Innes Athens County Albany Amensville Coalville Glouster Nelsonville Court House

Youngstown Kidnapping Case Narrows to Suspect Denial

Police scour Youngstown as they search for 15 year old Pantine Carmperells taken by two men in a car while she walked with her sister on Federal Street. Parents suspect a rejected suitor. Angelo Vigorita is jailed on suspicion but denies involvement.

Youngstown Dee Girard Pantine Carmperells Federal Street Angelo Vigorita

Accidental Death Is Verdict of the Coroner

In Elyria Ohio Coroner Perry ruled the death of 80 year old Betty Moore accidental and not self immolation The body showed gasoline fumes but no stove fire coal explosion or home fire The son William Moore found the body and she was alone at the time The report also notes an unrelated anecdote about a court reporter typing error rates.

Elyria M. &. Perry Betty Moore William Moore

Exiled Greek Princes Seek England Home On Warship

Prince Andrew and Princess Alice, banished from Greece, depart for Corfu then England aboard an English warship. The Greek revolutionary committee defends recent executions and reveals ministers were offered exile in England with no return guarantee. Interventions by British minister Lindley are criticized.

Athens Andrew Greece Alice Corfu England Mountbatten Greek Revolutionary Committee Europe Pallia Dousmanian Exadactylou Valettas Agia Minor oMetala M. Stergiadia Asia Minor Great Britain F. O. Lindley

Sunday travel boosts as motorists test winter roads

Sunday, December 3 drew many motorists out in an early winter lull. Country roads, though rough, were mostly dry enough for travel by car. Joy riding stretched beyond hard roads as parties explored Court ney Hill to Sugar Creek, with the Sugar Creek The Plains detour still used for northbound through travel.

Courtney Hill Sugar Creek

Students Return as Ohio University Reopens After Break

Students crowded back to Ohio University Sunday evening and Monday morning after Thanksgiving recess. Most of the student body left for home. a few remained, living far away, as the four day break limited travel.

Ohio University

Akron Man Blinded by Acid Attack at Home

Alex Drenetz of Akron was struck with acid at a woman's doorstep after accepting supper. Susie Yomberia is under arrest for the attack, with her husband Joe held on suspicion. Doctors fear loss of sight for Drenetz. Potash solution reported as the liquid. The victim says he knows no motive.

Akron Alex Drenetz Mia Susie Yomber Ia Joe Drenota

Handy Gun-user Is Being Sought

Cincinnati police search for Stephen Bolan of Manchester Kentucky after a shooting at a West Fourth street rooming house injures Lincoln Robinson 21 in the left cheek. Police say Bolan fled to his hometown on a murder charge and then returned to fire into the rooming house.

Cincinnati Newport Stephen Bolan Manchester Weat Fourth Street Lincoln Robinson Bolania Robinson

Webb Mine Strike Over Unweighed Coal Loss

The Webb mine in Shadyside Ohio with 700 workers struck after 34 cars of coal wrecked and loaders denied pay based on outside weights. One man was slightly hurt when cars derailed. workers say proper credit could not be applied because weighing occurred off the mine.

Shadyside Webb Ohio Benjamin Rose

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